India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of West Bengal
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of West Bengal
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 11.10.2023
Date of issue: 11.10.2023
Pin code: 700001
Pin code: 700001
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Kolkata
PO Name: Kolkata
Description: The origins of the Indian Museum can be traced back to 1814 when it was founded by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. The Society was established in 1784 to spread knowledge and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of mankind. Even though the idea of establishing a museum was put forward by the members in 1796, the Society could come up with its building on Park Street only in 1808.
Description: The origins of the Indian Museum can be traced back to 1814 when it was founded by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. The Society was established in 1784 to spread knowledge and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of mankind. Even though the idea of establishing a museum was put forward by the members in 1796, the Society could come up with its building on Park Street only in 1808.
After another 6 years, Danish botanist by the name Nathaniel Wallich wrote a letter to the Society advocating the importance of a museum. He also volunteered to serve as the honorary curator and provide botanical specimens from his collections. The museum was established in the premises of the Asiatic Society building and Wallich was appointed as the superintendent and the founder curator. Back then, it was called the Asiatic Society Museum and later came to be known as the Imperial Museum.
After another 6 years, Danish botanist by the name Nathaniel Wallich wrote a letter to the Society advocating the importance of a museum. He also volunteered to serve as the honorary curator and provide botanical specimens from his collections. The museum was established in the premises of the Asiatic Society building and Wallich was appointed as the superintendent and the founder curator. Back then, it was called the Asiatic Society Museum and later came to be known as the Imperial Museum.
Soon after its establishment, attempts were made to collect interesting artefacts and objects from across the country. Many donors, both Europeans and Indians, also gifted valuable items from their collections.
Soon after its establishment, attempts were made to collect interesting artefacts and objects from across the country. Many donors, both Europeans and Indians, also gifted valuable items from their collections.
It was in 1867 that the foundation of the present building was laid in Chowringhee Road. The construction of the current three-storied building, which was designed by the famous architect W.L. Grandville, was completed in 1875 and the collections were moved from the Asiatic Society Building to the new one. On 1st April 1878, the museum was opened to the public with two galleries. Over the years, several other galleries were added.
It was in 1867 that the foundation of the present building was laid in Chowringhee Road. The construction of the current three-storied building, which was designed by the famous architect W.L. Grandville, was completed in 1875 and the collections were moved from the Asiatic Society Building to the new one. On 1st April 1878, the museum was opened to the public with two galleries. Over the years, several other galleries were added.